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Last one I looked at turned out fake. How about this one?

September 7, 16 14:41

Thanks for your help last time saving me from buying a fake. I found another vintage Vacheron that looks good (much better than the last one). I was wondering if this one is real? Also has anyone here bought watches from this seller? Thanks again for all your help.

Re: Several things pop up as wrong with the dial aand movement, I'd avoid it

09/07/2016 - 23:50

Thanks for the help. I read that post. It's still difficult for me to see everything wrong with various watches. What specifically did you notice about the watch that was wrong so I can learn in the future?

Don't ask me why, but the protrusion (I circled it) didn't look quite right to me. But when I look at more movements from the time period with just an index (i.e., no swan's neck or any other mechanism to make micro-regulating/adjustments easier) it should be ok.

I'm looking for a watch in a lighter mental- steel, white gold, platinum. I really also kind of want sub seconds on it. I prefer breguet numerals to roman numerals or markers but not required. I liked the black dial on this watch but not required. I really like some of the old vacherons with interesting shaped lugs but I rarely see them in white gold. I like old looking watches and consider patina a bonus.

I've seen lots of vacherons I like but most are in yellow or rose gold and mostly I wear jeans and a T-shirt and a black belt with silver buckle. I'm not sure if a gold watch would clash horribly.

Be patient, they're out there. I've seen several lovely examples over the last year (not so many Breguet numbers, though). In the meanwhile, I would suggest studying up on the guides provided here, learn the movements, and get in mind the key elements you want. You have a lot of variation in your elements- you can be specific. They'll pop up, not a ton every day, but enough over time. Don't rush into something that doesn't feel perfect, or you may regret it shortly when the right one appears. And enjoy the hunt! Be sure to let us know what you purchased. Always love seeing a VC.